They were among the sparks that ignited a rebellion in this small coastal city. ...more

June 16, 2008

The Florida Elections Commission has dismissed all but one count of an eight-count complaint against two members of a now-defunct political action committee, accused of violating state laws in the run-up to the 2006 municipal elections. ...more

June 3, 2008

I read a lot of letters of complaints about the cost of everything, but see no solutions. First, I would like to comment on "Our Opinion" printed May 25. There is one paragraph that needs to change one letter. "Someone who knows a little politics and how Washington works is U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson." I would like to drop the a. Here are my answers-questions: Why are we not drilling in the Gulf and other locations? Why are we not building coal to oil plants? Why are not converting slate to oil? Why do we still have a 53 cents a gallon on imported ethanol? ...more

May 31, 2008

Sheriff Bob White would pare $1.1 million from his current $86 million budget and return an additional $1.5 million of unspent money from this year under the 2008-09 spending proposal he submitted to Pasco County officials Friday. ...more

May 31, 2008

Once upon a time, the Republican Party believed in limited government,,,,, ...more

May 30, 2008

Two members of a now-defunct political action committee are expected to appear before the Florida Elections Commission next Thursday to face charges that they violated numerous state laws in the run-up to the 2006 municipal elections. ...more

May 10, 2008

It is great to see that we finally have some national unity on energy policy. Unfortunately, the unifying idea is so ridiculous, so unworthy of the people aspiring to lead our nation, it takes your breath away. ...more

May 2, 2008

SEBRING — Jeri Canale, a county commissioner a decade ago, has filed for election to District 3. She will oppose incumbent Andrew Jackson and Sebring City Council man Jeff Carlson. ...more

February 20, 2008

First, let me congratulate you on researching the article which ran a few months back, regarding the proposed dog "beach day" at Pine Island. If I recall correctly, I was not the only person who found your attitude regarding allowing dogs and their human companions to enjoy Pine Island, for a few hours, one day a month, a couple months out of the year; negative and selfish. ...more

February 14, 2008

People in the Palm Harbor should take part in a committee's exploration of turning the area of unincorporated Pinellas County into a city. ...more

February 12, 2008